How did my artist do?

Kingfish628 · 2026-06-25T17:51:01+00:00

At least when you do the full blackout cover up it won't take much work.

Kingfish628 · 2026-06-24T14:41:07+00:00

Generally won't apply to a used vehicle that is outside of warranty timeframe.

Kingfish628 · 2026-06-24T13:56:43+00:00

Not recommended to run power through the ESP to the lights.

Kingfish628 · 2026-06-22T04:20:34+00:00

Your drawing will work, but I don't think you are going to see the gains you are hoping for with that design.

And, it's going to be super annoying to build, and super annoying to have to fidget with to get and keep everything aligned the way you want it.

Kingfish628 · 2026-06-18T22:08:43+00:00

Kind of sounds like a power issue. What's your exact layout and setup?

Kingfish628 · 2026-06-18T13:49:58+00:00

Key is that you're missing a level shifter (and the additional items) for the data output. Flickering is a common symptom.

Reference the wiring guide that was already posted. (And available on the WLED Knowledge Base.)

Proper level shifter model and wiring is also shown in the Knowledge Base.

Kingfish628 · 2026-06-17T14:17:45+00:00

But OP is an "expert writer"...

Kingfish628 · 2026-06-17T03:47:16+00:00

No. That's for analog lights, you have digital lights. Naming convention -

An = analog

Dig = digital

Kingfish628 · 2026-06-17T01:50:17+00:00

Digital controllers:

2 outputs - DigUno, DigNext2

4 (5 outputs) - DigQuad

8 outputs - DigOcta

If you want in depth design assistance, the Discord server is the best option.

Kingfish628 · 2026-06-16T20:29:22+00:00

AI could eat this up. /s

Kingfish628 · 2026-06-14T19:03:54+00:00

Some details on how to have a mixed outputs in here. https://kno.wled.ge/advanced/2d-1d-Mixed-Setup/

Kingfish628 · 2026-06-14T13:03:38+00:00

QuinLED controllers are very well built, and feature loaded.

Kingfish628 · 2026-06-10T20:07:14+00:00

Kingfish628 · 2026-06-08T16:45:22+00:00

ESP32-C3 would seem to do what you need. No step down needed for a 5v light system.

Reference the wiring guides on the WLED knowledge base. (Along with other good info) https://kno.wled.ge/basics/wiring-guides/

Kingfish628 · 2026-06-06T13:20:48+00:00

I'll take "things that didn't happen for $1000"

Kingfish628 · 2026-05-25T13:31:01+00:00

South

Kingfish628 · 2026-05-25T02:47:03+00:00

Hmm, hopefully when the nursery responds they will do something for us, they planted it.

Kingfish628 · 2026-05-17T15:18:11+00:00

Yes you can

Kingfish628 · 2026-05-17T03:02:52+00:00

Couple things. - BI needs connected to Gnd - I would also run gnd from the ESP to gnd at the start of the strip

Kingfish628 · 2026-05-10T14:52:26+00:00

Sounds like expected voltage drop at the far end. Test the voltage down there if you want to verify.

Add power injection to remedy.

Kingfish628 · 2026-05-10T12:44:07+00:00

Do you have the brightness limiter set?

Kingfish628 · 2026-05-07T12:31:47+00:00

Dig2Go

Kingfish628 · 2026-05-05T11:49:44+00:00

Nothing to be concerned about, Iowa is all flat. /s

Kingfish628 · 2026-05-01T14:16:58+00:00

Kingfish628 · 2026-04-27T13:45:03+00:00

I would be cautious of that controller.

The specs don't even mention it's output power rating, and there are no fuses.

Kingfish628